Basketball Wiretap

Pistons To Hire Trajan Langdon As President Of Basketball Operations

May 23, 2024 6:40 PM

The Detroit Pistons will hire Trajan Langdon as president of basketball operations.

Tom Gores is hiring Langdon with sweeping power to make changes to the organization. The Pistons ran a lengthy search, which included coordination with TurnkeyZRG managing director Billy King.

Langdon spent the past five seasons under David Griffin with the New Orleans Pelicans. 

Langdon will have the opportunity sit down with Pistons GM Troy Weaver and coach Monty Williams and discuss how they can work together with the Pistons.

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Tags: Detroit Pistons, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Cavaliers Fire J.B. Bickerstaff As Head Coach

May 23, 2024 12:12 PM

The Cleveland Cavaliers have parted ways with J.B. Bickerstaff as head coach.

Bickerstaff led the Cavaliers to a first round series win over the Orlando Magic, but were eliminated in the second round by the Boston Celtics in five games.

Shortly after the Cavaliers lost Game 5 to the Celtics, a report from The Athletic detailed why the franchise was considering a coaching change this offseason.

Bickerstaff was elevated to head coach of the Cavaliers in 2020 following the resignation of John Beilein. 

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Tags: Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Tyrese Haliburton Leaves Game 2 With Left Hamstring Soreness

May 23, 2024 10:19 PM

Tyrese Haliburton left Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals with left hamstring soreness.

Haliburton missed time earlier in the season with a left hamstring injury. But he generally played through the injury in limited fashion to qualify for an All-NBA team, which he was named to this week. Haliburton earned an additional $41 million on his rookie scale extension with his All-NBA award.

Haliburton left the game with 10 points and eight assists over 22 minutes.

The Indiana Pacers will host the Boston Celtics in Game 3 on Saturday.

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Tags: Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers, NBA, NBA Injury

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Kenny Atkinson, James Borrego Among Candidates For Cavaliers' Job

May 23, 2024 12:15 PM

Kenny Atkinson and James Borrego have emerged as early candidates for the Cleveland Cavaliers' head coaching vacancy. 

Atkinson was last a head coach in 2020 with the Brooklyn Nets where he coached current Cavaliers Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert. Atkinson has most recently been an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors.

Borrego was previously a head coach with the Charlotte Hornets and is currently an assistant coach with the New Orleans Pelicans. 

Cleveland parted ways with J.B. Bickerstaff this week.

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Tags: Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Lakers In 'No Rush' On Coaching Search With 'No Obvious Choice' Available

May 23, 2024 12:37 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers are only in the preliminary stages of their head coaching search with J.J. Redick and James Borrego among the prominent candidates. Finalizing a decision is not expected to occur in the near future.

"They are in no rush in this search," said Adrian Wojnarowski. "I think there are candidates feeling the Lakers out, the Lakers feeling them out. This process is going to take awhile. There is no obvious choice. There just isn't. There is no star coach available that you would short circuit a search to hire.

"J.J. Redick's name has been prominent in this. He and Rob Pelinka really don't know each other very well. I think that's going to be a process to see potentially if they can work together."

There has been some speculation that ESPN would prefer Redick not to be hired for a head coaching job until he finishes his broadcast duties of the Eastern Conference Finals and NBA Finals. 

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Tags: Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Knicks Not Trying To Trade Julius Randle

May 24, 2024 8:24 AM

The New York Knicks are set up for an important summer. They have some key roster decisions, including extensions and re-signings. One thing that doesn't appear to be on the priority list is trading Julius Randle.

The Knicks are not actively shopping Randle. New York understands that adding a star player this summer may mean having to trade Randle. However, the Knicks aren't taking a must-trade approach to their star forward's status.

Randle is eligible for an extension in early-August. New York isn't likely to pursue an extension, because that would come with a months-long trade restriction. The Knicks are prioritizing flexibility with trades, as well as under the tax aprons, this offseason and into next season.

Fred Katz/The Athletic

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OG Anunoby Could Entertain Offers From Teams Beyond Knicks In Free Agency

May 23, 2024 1:58 PM

There is some speculation around the league that OG Anunoby could consider other franchises in addition to the New York Knicks, reports Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports

The Knicks acquired Anunoby during the season via trade with the combination of assets sent out and his presence as a CAA client has created an expectation that he would eventually re-sign. But Anunoby's situation is believed to be somewhat less certain than his former teammate Pascal Siakam with the Indiana Pacers, who is strongly expected to re-sign.

Anunoby has a $19.9 million player option for the 24-25 season with the Knicks that he is expected to decline.

During his half season with the Knicks, Anunoby was highly productive but had multiple injury stints.

The Philadelphia 76ers could be among the teams to pursue Anunoby.

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Tags: OG Anunoby, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Sixers Internally View Offseason Possibilities As Similar To When Warriors Signed Kevin Durant In 2016

May 23, 2024 1:30 PM

The Philadelphia 76ers internally are viewing their offseason with upwards of $60 million in cap space as a highly unique situation similar to when the Golden State Warriors had enough cap space to add Kevin Durant to their 73-win roster, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Throughout his tenure in the NBA, Daryl Morey has steadfastly believed that teams need multiple superstars in order to truly contend for a title. 

The Sixers can add a max contract player to their core of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Maxey will be a restricted free agent on a discounted cap hold.

It is rare for teams to be have that amount of flexibility to add a third max player to an MVP and a young player about to hit his first max contract. The Sixers are willing to spend future money and sacrifice draft capital this offseason to improve their roster. 

Paul George appears to be the best player who will possibly hit the open market as he and the Los Angeles Clippers have been unable to agree to an extension. 

The Warriors, however, were able to add Durant to a roster that also included Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala. 

Jake Fischer/Yahoo Sports

Tags: Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Luka Doncic Eligible To Sign $346M Super Max Extension, Largest Contract In NBA History

May 23, 2024 1:19 AM

Luka Doncic is eligible to sign a $346 super max extension in 2025 after making the 2024 All-NBA First Team.

It would be the largest contract in NBA history, with Doncic eligible to make $78 million in the 2030-31 season.

The NBA salary cap is also likely to eclipse $200 million in the 2028-29 season. 

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Tags: Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor

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Chris Paul, Warriors Could Move Back June 28 Deadline On $30M Guarantee

May 23, 2024 12:29 PM

Chris Paul has been linked with both the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs should he leave the Golden State Warriors this offseason.

Paul is on a non-guaranteed salary worth $30 million that the Warriors have yet to make a decision on. With a June 28th deadline, the Warriors and Paul could mutually agree to extend the deadline with the possibility of a trade using his salary as ballast. There could be a number of additional trade possibilities available to the Warriors if the deadline is extended, while Paul increases his chances of earning the additional salary for 24-25.

In 58 games last season, Paul averaged 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.8 assists in 26.4 minutes. 

Paul is represented by Steven Heumann and Ty Sullivan of CAA.

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Tags: Chris Paul, Golden State Warriors, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Hollinger & Duncan: The 2024 Offseason Trade Candidates

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Mavs-Timberwolves Game 1 Averages 7.02M Viewers

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Pistons Willing To Buy Out Rest Of Monty Williams' Contract

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Clippers Hopeful Of Retaining Paul George, Believed To Want To Avoid Any Guaranteed Money Beyond 26-27

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NBA Closes Investigation Into Josh Giddey

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Dunc'd On: DAL/MIN Game 1; NYK Offseason; All-NBA Reaction

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Suns Announce Valley Suns As G League Affiliate

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Pacers-Celtics Game 1 Averages 6.48M Viewers

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Assistant General Managers Morgan Cato, Trevor Bukstein Will Not Return To Suns

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23-24 All-NBA Teams: Tatum Takes Last First Team Spot; Edwards, Haliburton Qualify For Extra $41M

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NBA Salary Cap Likely To Eclipse $200M By 28-29

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Alex Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher Emerge As Probable Top-2 Picks In 2024 NBA Draft

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LeBron James Has Yet To Make Decision On $51.4M Option With Lakers

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Tyronn Lue, Clippers Have Yet To Make Progress In Extension Talks

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WBD's David Zaslav Entered Negotiations With NBA Bargaining Harder Than ESPN

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NBA Finalizing $7B+ Per Season Media Rights Contracts With ESPN, NBC, Amazon This Week

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Jalen Brunson, Bojan Bogdanovic Undergo Successful Surgeries

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LaMelo Ball, Hornets Being Sued After Accident Broke Fan's Foot

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Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 7 Averages 8.41M Viewers

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Mike Conley Questionable For Game 1 With Right Soleus Strain

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